Propagation by Cuttings:
A running essay by Tom Cleere

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I place the trays wherever space exists in the house. Behind chairs, in spare room, etc.. Sunlight is not important at this stage, warmth is.

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I check the trays every 4 - 5 days and refresh the medium with water if necessary to avoid it drying out. That's about it for now. Find an easy chair and relax. The fun starts in about 3 weeks.

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The photograph on the right shows growth from tubers in the tray. When the new shoots are about six inches high, I begin to take cuttings.

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As shown in the photo on the right, I use a razor blade to cut the shoot leaving approximately 1/16" growth on the tuber.

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